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1. International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) - 3rd December 2019

   1981 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Disabled People and since then, 3rd December has been marked as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day aims to promote a better understanding of disability issues with a focus on the rights of disabled people and the gains derived from their integration into every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of our communities.

2. Get to know Liverpool as a new student

   A comprehensive guide to some of the best activities and attractions in the city.

3. Grad Academy for 2022 grads and current final year students

   From 2 to 11 May join the Grad Academy events and get support from the Student Futures team in the lead up to graduation and beyond on your journey to your next career destination!

4. Researchers reveal new findings into greatest scientific fraud

   A new analysis of the famous Piltdown Man forgeries, conducted by LJMU researchers, points the finger of suspicion even more firmly at their discoverer, Charles Dawson. The Piltdown Man scandal is arguably the greatest scientific fraud ever perpetrated in the UK, with fake fossils being claimed as evidence of our earliest ancestor.

5. Researchers to share their 'Big Ideas' with people across Liverpool

   Hear six quick-fire presentations from LJMU academics as they showcase their innovative research connected to our local communities.

6. Global sporting community comes together in Liverpool

   Find out more about the 11th ICCE Global Coach Conference 2017, hosted by LJMU, which brought together the global sporting community.

7. Piltdown Man research on primetime TV

   LJMU’s Dr Isabelle De Groote appeared on the BBC’s primetime hit TV programme, The One Show, during a special feature on the famous Piltdown Man forgeries.

8. 'Ask for Martin'

   LJMU and JMSU work hard to support all students who have been victims of harassment and/or assault.  However, the recent reports of increased spiking in clubs and bars in Liverpool and other cities around the UK are extremely concerning and we want to reassure all students that support is available to anyone affected by this issue. 

9. Neanderthals did not bury dead with flowers - research

   Professor Chris Hunt's research at Shanidar Cave in Iraq indicates early Man had strong burial rituals

10. A unique astronomical anniversary for the ARI: The Return of Comet Longmore

    Find out about how a comet discovered by an astronomer in the 1970s has been rediscovered by his son at LJMU over 40 years later